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Not thicker but better PVC

The other airbed that’s as tough and made from a material that’s as puncture resistant is Fox Plush, which weighs almost twice as much as this airbed because the PVC is 43% thicker.

The durability of the material of Best Choice Bamboo doesn’t come from the fact that the PVC is thicker (like with the Fox Plush), but multi-layered and nylon encased. This makes it the only one of it’s kind on the market.

In terms of weight/packing size vs. durability and longevity there’s no better air bed out there.

Overall Rating

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User Satisfaction

User satisfaction stats from our evidence

1 in 108 users of this air mattress have noticed an air leak within the first month of use (this is what we call factory leaks)

Within a period of 6 months, 1 in 80 people have noticed their airbed leaking

Within a year the number goes up to 1 in 68 (1.15%)

What this means for you

The warranty period of this airbed is 1 year, which means that, according to our stats, there is just over 1 % chance that you will have to go through the hassle of replacing the bed.

This makes it one of the best air mattresses out there, especially in terms of reliability.

Air retention and durability ratings

As we saw in the stats, this bed is one of the few most reliable in terms of air retention leak- and puncture resistance and durability.

Air retention

The main reason for that is the innovative PVC

The material used to make is not just any old vinyl. The most important difference is that it’s laminated (nylon encased).

Explaining how the material is different is not easy, so just think laminated paper. To prevent paper from deteriorating, we laminate it by adding a layer of thin plastic.

Why does it make such a big difference?

The laminate nylon-encasing doesn’t just make a difference in terms of being more resistant to punctures.

Probably the more important difference is the stretching of the material. Regular PVC stretches much more and this puts much more stress on the seams, which is why airbeds of lower quality develop invisible leaks at the seams.

If you owned a lower quality airbeds before you probably know what we’re talking about.

Is it comfortable?

Who it’s not for

It’s not for people who prefer sleeping on soft air mattresses. Because the vinyl doesn’t stretch as much this inflatable bed doesn’t have that bouncy “quality” most air beds have.

This is a firm and stable air bed that feels and sleeps very similar to a regular spring or latex mattress.

One of the few models that comes with its own topper

Air mattresses with a topper, whether it’s memory foam or a pillow top fiber are usually much more expensive than this model. Alternatively, you can get a topper that will make the air mattress more comfortable and pay extra money for it.

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